New York Obituaries - June 4, 1918

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Lieut. Guy Norman Dead.

He Resigned from Rhode Island Senate to Enter War

Newport, R. I., June 3 - LieutenantGuy Norman, U.S.N., former member of the Rhode Island Senate, died today at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, following an operation. He was in his forty-ninth year. Lieutenant Norman was prominent socially here, and had been a member of the New York Stock Exchange. At the beginnning of the war he was the first member of the Senate to resign his seat. Mrs. Norman and her daughter, Mrs. Elliot Cowdin Bacon of New York, were at the hospital when Lieutenant Norman died.

Lieut. E. Bull Dies at Sea

Yale Graduate a Victim of Pneumonia on His Way to France

Port Chester, New York, June 3 - Lieutenant Ebenezer Bull, U. S. R., died from pneumonia on board an American transport when six days at sea on his way to France, according to word which reached his uncle, William R. Bull of Irving Avenue, today. Lieutenant Bull was in his twenty-eighth year, and before entering the army had been a representative of the American Beet Sugar Company at Denver.

Benjamin C. Chapin Dies

Actor Noted for His Portrayals of Lincoln Expires in Liberty, N.Y.

Benjamin Chester Chapin, known to thousands of playgoers for his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln in vaudeville, on the legitimate stage, and in motion pictures, is dead at the Loomis Santiarium at Liberty, N.Y., in his forty-third year. He first appeared in a Lincoln portrayal in vaudeville with a scetch called "A Day with Abraham Lincoln." Not long before his death he was working on an elaborate series of Lincoln sketches, which were to be produced under the direction of the Famous Players - Lasky Company.

Mr. Chapin bore a striking resemblance to President Lincoln, and his stage representation was almost perfect. He made an intimate study of the life of Lincoln, and delivered lectures on the Chautauqua circuits.

Peter Wilson Ostrander Dies at 88

Peter Wilson Ostrander, civil war veteran, lawyer, and the oldest living member of the bar of Kings County, died from apoplexy on Saturday at his residence, 12 Woodruff Avenue, Flatbush. He was in his eighty-ninth year. Mr. Ostrander was born in this city and was descended from Pieter Ostrander, who came here from Amsterdam in 1670. After graduating from Columbia College with the class of 1848 Mr. Ostrander was a tutor in the ColumbiaCollege Grammar School for two year. He was admitted to the New York bar in 1852, and practiced in this city and later in Brooklyn until past his eighty-fifth year.

Mr. Ostrander was one of the founders of the Brooklyn Yacht Club, of which he was President for several terms, and of the Republican Party. Mr. Ostrander was a member of the Fourteenth Regiment Veterans' Association and the Society of Old Brooklynites.

J. A. Connolly, Pioneer Shipbuilder

John Aloysius Connolly, a pioneer shipbuilder of Brooklyn, died at his residence, 99 Kent Street, Brooklyn, on Sunday. Mr. Connolly who was in his eighty-eighth year, had been engaged in the shipbuilding industry nearly all his lifetime. When 15 years old he apprenticed himself to the firm of Bishop & Simonson in Manhattan, and in 1852 he started in business in Greenpoint for himself. Mr. Connolly was the designer of many noted vessels of the last generation, among them the United States gunboats Seneca and the Chenango in the civil war, the steamboats Grand Republic, General Slocum, and Columbia. He is survived by three sons and three daughters.

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Ahearn - At Spring Valley, N.Y., Patrick, beloved husband of Mary, on June 1, a native of Moore Abbey, Tipperary, Ireland. Funeral from his late residence, 67 Flushing Av., Jamaica, on Tuesday, June 4, at 9 A.M.; thence to the Church of St. Mary, where a mass of requiem will be offered for the repose of his soul. Interment St. John's Cemetery.

Babcock - On Saturday, June 1, at his residence, 20 East 52d St., Henry denison, son of the late Samuel D. and Elizabeth C. Babcock, in the 71st year of his age. Funeral services at St. Thomas's Church, 5th Av. and 53d St., on Tuesday, June 4, at 10 o'clock. It is requested that no flowers be sent. Interment private.

Baker - On June 3, 1918, at Roosevelt Hospital, James Barnes Baker, in his 57th year. Funeral service Wednesday, June 5, at 9 A.M., at the Church of the Heavenly Rest. Interment at Rahway, N.J.

Brandt - The Ohab Zedek Sisterhood announes with regret the sudden death of our sister, Sophie Brandt. Members are invited to attend the funeral today at 2 P.M. from her late residence, 108 West 111th St.

Brown - At Stamford, Conn., on Monday, June 3, 1918, John A. Brown, aged 81 years. Funeral services will be held at his late residence, 24 3d St., on Wednesday afternoon, at 3:30.

Dieterich - On Sunday, June 2, 1918, Jeannette A., daughter of the late Gustave and Pauline Dieterich. Funeral service at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 123d St., between Lenox and 7th Avs., Wednesday, June 5, at 11 A.M.

Donohue - On June 3, 1918, suddenly, at New York Hospital, of appendicitis, Elanor L. Donohue, beloved sister of Mrs. John O'Leary. Lying in state at The Funeral Church, (Campbell Building,) Broadway and 66th St. Notice of funeral hereafter.

Dougherty - Entered into rest on Sunday, June 2, Sarah Elizabeth Dougherty, in the 80th year of her age. Funeral services at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Delevan L. Pierson, 10 Elston Road, Upper Montclair, N.J., on Tuesday, June 4, at 5:30 P.M. Automobiles will meet trains leaving Erie Terminal, Jersey City, at 4:44 P.M., stopping at Upper Montclair by special arrangement.

Frankel - On Sunday, June 2, at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Blumenthal, 2,802 Bayswater Av., Far Rockaway, Fannie Frankel in her 74th year, widow of David Frankel, and devoted gradmother of Jesse B. Perlman, Grace Guinxburg, and Alfred I. Blumenthal. Funeral services at Temple Rodeph Sholom, Lexington Av. and 63d St., on Tuesday, June 4, at 10:30 A.M. It is requested that no flowers be sent.

Frankel - After a short illness Max Frankel, beloved husband of Freda W. and father of Walter and Rosalinde, i his 54th year. Funeral from his late residence, 275 Central Park West, Wednesday, June 5, at 10 A.M. Member of King Solomon Lodge, F. and A.M., are invited to attend.

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Heyman - Samuel M., beloved husband of Mary and beloved son of the late Moses and Clara Heyman. Funeral services at Masonic Temple, 46 West 24th St., on Tuesay, June 4, at 2 P.M.

Jenks - At Bridgewater, Mass., on Saturday, June 1, 1918, William Johnson Jenks, beloved husband of the late Rebecca Hurlbut. Funeral Tuesday, June 4, 2 P.M., North Brookfield, Mass.

Jones - Bridget, (nee Drake,) suddenly on June 1, 1918, beloved wife of the late Patrick Jones, native of Carrickduff, Granard, County Longford, Ireland. Funeral from her late residence, 209 Dykeman St., on Wednesday, June 5, at 9:45 A.M., thence to Church of Good Shepherd, 207th St. and Broadway, where a requiem mass will be offered for the repose of her soul. Interment Calvary.

Jones - Suddenly, on Saturday, June 1, Bridget Jones, (nee Drake,) for twenty-seven years faithful servant and friend on the family of the late Mrs. Clifford A. Hand.

Lichtenstadter - Max, beloved husband of Julia and eldest son of the late Henry and Rose Lichtenstadter. Funeral at his late residence, 565 Van Cortlandt Park Av., Wednesday, June 5, at 2 P.M.

Place - At New Rochelle, N.Y., on June 2, 1918, Annie M., widow of James K. Place. Funeral services at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. R. Condit Eddy, 185 Centre Av., New Rochelle, on Tuesday at 4 P.M.

Quick - At Yonkers, N.Y., on June 2, 1918, Susan, widow of the late S. Francis Quick. Funeral service at her late residence, 526 Warburton Av., Yonkers, Tuesday afternoon, June4, at 2:30 o'clock. Interment private.

Rooney - On Sunday, June 2, Mary F., sister of John E. Rooney and Sister Marie Lawrence, Sister of Charity. Funeral from her late residence, 100 East 83d St., on Wednesday, June 5, 9:30 A.M.; thence to Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, Park Av. and 84th St.

Rush - Joseph F., beloved husband of Elizabeth Tighe and son of Delia and the late Thomas J. Rush, at his residence, 71 East 90th St. Notice of funeral hereafter.

Schnieder - On June 1, George, aged 80 years and 2 months, beloved husband of Julia (nee Schilp) and father of Sr. Genovefa, O. S. F. Frank, Frederick W., Mrs. Julia and Christina Sormani, after a long illness. Funeral from his late residence, 374 Central Av., Brooklyn, Tuesday, June 4, at 9:30 A.M., thence to St. Barbara's Church, where a solemn requiem mass will be said. Interment calvary.

Shipman - In New Orleans, at his residence, 1,240 6th St., on Sunday, June 2, Raymond Gold Shipman, husband of Mary English Ives and son of the late Dr. J. S. and Anne Louise Shipman. Funeral services in New Orleans.

Smith - At East Orange, N.J., June 2, 1918, Sarah, widow of William A. Smith, aged 92 years. Funeral services at her late home, 68 North Grove St., Tuesday evening, June 4, at 8 o'clock.

In Memoriam

Clark - In loving memory of John Craig Clark, entered into rest June 4, 1908.

Hill - In loving memory of William Edwin Hill, beloved husband of Alice I. Hill. Mass will be said on Friday, June 7, atHoly Trinity Church, Mamaroneck, N.Y.

Keating - Maud Scott, (Mrs. Cletus Keating,) died June 5, 1917. Anniversary mass will be said Wednesday, 8 A.M., at Holy Trinity Church, West 82d St.

James Barnes Baker

Prominent New York Architect Dies

James Barnes Baker, a prominent architect, with offices at 156 Fifth Avenie, this city, died yesterday at Roosevelt Hospital in his fifty-fifth year. Mr. Baker, who was unmarried, lived in Englewood, N.J. He was the architect for the New York Chamber of Commerce, the Hanover National Bank, and other buildings in this city and elsewhere.

Mr. Baker was a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Architectural League, and the New York Chamber of Commerce. His clubs were the Century and University. he was born in Elizabeth, N.J. in 1804, a son of Henry M. Baker and Susan Barnes Baker, and was graduated from Lafayette College.

Obituary Notes

Former Mayor Samuel J. Raub of Belvidere, N.J., is dead at his home in that place.

Bernard J. McCormack, a veteran of the Spanish-American War, died on Sunday in the Orange Memorial Hospital at Orange, N.J.

Frank Morris, 66 years old, an insurance broker, died at his home, 443 Forty-ninth Street, South Brooklyn, from heart disease.

George R. Brown, 70 years old, for four terms Alderman of the Twenty-first Ward, died on Saturday at his home, 524 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn.

Thomas H. Bacon, 74 years old, for thrity-five years the Secretary of the Agricultural Society of Nassau and Queens Counties, died at his home in Hempstead on Sunday.

Anthony Fairchild, formerly a member of the old furniture manufacturing firm of Moore & Co., died on Saturday at his home, 594 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, aged 86 years.

The Rve. Matthew Johnston, a retired Baptist minister, died yesterday at his home in Sea Cliff, L. I., in his eighty-second year. He was born in Ireland, but had lived in the United States for more than fifty years.

William T. Crouch, a veteran of the civil war and long employed in the Department of Water Supply, Gas, and Electricity, died on Sunday at his home, 50 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, in his seventy-eighth year.

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Dougherty, formerly for nearly eighty years a resident of Brooklyn, died at the home of her daughter in Upper Montclair, N.J., on Sunday. She was the widow of Horace F. Dougherty.

Patrick Ahearn, a retired farmer of Jamaica, L.I., where he was an extensive property holder, died at his summer home in Spring Valley, N.Y., of apoplexy on Saturday. Mr. Ahearn was in his sixty-ninth year.

Mrs. Mary J. McCaffrey, wife of Daniel J. McCaffrey, who is in the wholesale umbrella business in Brooklyn, died yesterday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. O'Connell, at 1,512 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn.

Frederick Bohlmann, for twenty-five years Superintendent of the Luckenbach Towing and Transportation Company and well-known in shipping circles along the Atlantic Coast, dies on Saturday at his home,, 470 Tenth Street, Brooklyn. Mr. Bohlmann was 69 years old.

Mrs. Helen Gillette Raymond, widow of William P. Raymond and descended from French Huguenot stock who settled in Connecticut in the seventeenth century, died in her eighty-first year on Saturday at the home of her daughter, 862 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn.

John Fitzgerald, who was retired as a chief boatswain in 1901 after thrity-one years in the United States Navy, died at his home, 111 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, on Sunday. Mr. Fitzgerald served in the navy throughout the civil war, but re-enlisted time after time, and up to the time of his retirement had received six medals from the Navy Department. He was 73 years old.